WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SNOW AND COLDER WEATHER LATER TODAY INTO TUESDAY...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Lingering windy conditions for the high elevations and foothills today with gusts 40-55 mph at times. Snow will begin to impact the mountains of Grand and Jackson Counties by late morning, with snow spreading southward through the afternoon. Travel impacts likely for the I-70 mountain corridor by late afternoon or early evening. Tonight, snow will be heavy at times in the high country, with some potential for snow squalls.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Moderate to heavy snow will spread from the mountains onto the plains Tuesday morning, likely impacting the morning rush hour in Denver and the I-25 corridor. The snow will end from northwest to southeast Tuesday afternoon. Total accumulations are expected to be 6 to 16 inches in the higher mountains, heaviest north of Berthoud Pass. The mountain valleys and areas in and near the foothills north of I-70 will see 4 to 8 inches, with accumulations of 2 to 5 inches in the Denver area and southern foothills. The eastern plains should see 1 to 3 inches of snow.  It will also be cold with temperatures in the teens and lower 20s and wind chills around zero on the plains Tuesday.  For Wednesday through Saturday, it will be windy in the mountains with occasional light snow. Friday may have especially strong winds over the Front Range, and windy conditions may spread onto the plains that day.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Snowfall reports from spotters will be appreciated.